Re: Big smoke cloud and hood removal

[jlandry@domain.elided (John A. Landry)]

The aliens commander decided Scott Machalk <smachalk@domain.elided> would
make a perfect specimen for dissection, and he yelled...

>I think I'm going to have to do some rebuilding sooner than I thought. I
>went for a ride Sunday and the Scout was smoking bad on the way back. It
>looks blue to me so I assume I have an oil problem. I figure I'll pull the
>valve covers and see what I can see.

Scott,

Just my guess... but if the problem comes and goes, it could be a problem
with the rings (I'm thinking sticking in their grooves).  Hard to diagnose
oil in the exhaust.  Could be worn cylinders, sticking rings, worn valve
guides, failed valve stem seals, etc.  Have you done a warm compression
test lately?

>Second question. If I'm gonna do engine work, I'd like to remove the hood.
>How hard is it to replace the hood if I mark it good before I pull it off?

Not a problem at all.  It's really beneficial... almost mandatory... to
have a helper when you get ready to put the hood back on, but if you mark
the hinges before you take the hood off, it's a 10 minute job to put it
back on.

Regards,

John L.
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